Welcome to Gulf Place
Planning your Gulf Place vacation rentals getaway? You’ve found the perfect spot on Scenic Highway 30A. Gulf Place offers a rare combination of sugar-white beach access, world-class dining, boutique shopping, and laid-back coastal charm all within walking distance. Located at the intersection of Highway 30A and County Road 393 in Santa Rosa Beach, this 25-acre town center community features palm-lined streets, sparkling pools, and deeded beach access just steps across the street. Whether you’re watching sunset concerts at the amphitheater, enjoying fresh oysters at waterfront restaurants, or browsing the Artists at Gulf Place colony, Gulf Place delivers the quintessential 30A experience. Gulf Coast Getaways offers family-owned vacation rentals that put you in the heart of this vibrant community—because wherever the tide takes you, we’re there!
Why Choose Gulf Place Vacation Rentals
Gulf Place stands out among 30A’s beach communities for its walkable town center design and central location along the Emerald Coast. Unlike more spread-out neighborhoods, everything is within easy walking distance—over 200 vacation condos surrounding a two-acre grassy amphitheater, three swimming pools (one heated seasonally), hot tubs, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and BBQ areas. The beach is directly across Highway 30A via Ed Walline Beach Access with pavilions, showers, bathrooms, and handicapped-accessible ramps. What makes Gulf Place truly special is the blend of resort amenities and authentic coastal culture—the amphitheater hosts live music and festivals year-round, while local artists showcase their work in colorful huts at the Artists at Gulf Place colony. The lushly landscaped grounds feature turtle ponds and towering palms, and Gulf Place sits perfectly between upscale Rosemary Beach (15 minutes east) and family-friendly Destin (15 minutes west), offering peaceful beach days with easy access to championship golf, water sports, and shopping.
The Beach at Gulf Place
The Gulf of America at Gulf Place showcases the famous sugar-white sand and emerald-green waters that define Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast. Ed Walline Beach Access provides Gulf Place residents and guests with convenient beach entry directly across Highway 30A. The beach access features covered pavilions for shade, outdoor showers to rinse off the sand, full bathroom facilities, and a long handicapped-accessible boardwalk that makes getting to the water easy for everyone.
The crystal-clear waters are typically calm and shallow near shore, ideal for swimming, paddle boarding, and boogie boarding. During summer months, you might spot sea turtle nests marked and protected by conservation volunteers—Gulf Place beaches are important nesting sites for loggerhead and green sea turtles.
Beach amenities near Gulf Place include chair and umbrella rentals, kayak and paddleboard rentals, and beach gear shops just steps away in the town center. The proximity of restaurants and shops means you can easily grab lunch, cold drinks, or beach toys without a long walk. Watch for dolphins playing in the surf in the early morning and evening hours—they’re frequently spotted along this stretch of coast.
Activities & Recreation at Gulf Place
Gulf Place vacation rentals provide access to endless recreation both within the community and throughout the surrounding area. Community amenities include three swimming pools (two heated seasonally), hot tubs, tennis courts, shuffleboard and pickleball courts, BBQ grilling areas, walking paths through landscaped grounds, turtle pond viewing areas, and the amphitheater for concerts and events. Gulf Place’s beach access opens up classic Gulf Coast fun with calm, clear waters perfect for swimming, snorkeling, boogie boarding, and paddleboarding. Beach chair and umbrella services deliver and set up your shade right on the sand.
The 18-mile Timpoochee Trail offers flat, paved biking connecting all 30A beach communities. Explore unique coastal dune lakes via kayak or paddleboard, book fishing charters for offshore adventures, or play championship golf courses at Camp Creek, Shark’s Tooth, and Sandestin. Nearby Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Point Washington State Forest offer hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. Watch for dolphins offshore, sea turtles nesting (May-October), and shorebirds at sunrise. Gulf Place and 30A host year-round events including the 30A Songwriters Festival, Digital Graffiti festival, and various farmers markets and concerts.
